That is the backdrop to this issue. As my response makes clear, this is not about imposing "proprietary formats" or introducing "vendor lock-in". This is a complex subject, which cannot be resolved without a thorough investigation of all the options, combined with a full and frank debate about the choices we face at a local and national level. That's why I hope this detailed response will address your concerns and set out how we intend to take this issue forward. I see this email as the beginning, not the end of the debate, and the links below provide an opportunity for you to take it further.

towy71 wrote:Done, now they have my address I'll start building the barricades

They already had my address- at least the inland revenue did, which is why I got a bill for Â£400 "underpaid tax for 2004-5 plus interest" last month, because our accountants had cocked my company car benefit declaration

The sig between the asterisks is so cool that only REALLY COOL people can even see it!